Manwar Sangam Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Manwar Sangam Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|11|30}}{{cite web|title=Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu Flags Off Various New Train Services |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=154647|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=30 November 2016}}
| last =
| operator = North Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Sangam}} (PYGS)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Basti}} (BST)
| distance = {{convert|267|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 6 hrs 40 mins
| frequency = 5 days a week.{{efn|Runs five days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC Chair Car, Chair Car, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = Broad Gauge
{{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 14231 / 14232
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| maintenance = {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Sangam}}
| map =
| map_state =
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The 14231 / 14232 Manwar Sangam Express is an express train belonging to North Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Sangam}} and {{stnlnk|Basti}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14231/14232 train numbers on five days in a week for every direction.[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=156044 Year End Review 2016 ][http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/eastern-up-gets-railways-attention-via-varanasi-117061900391_1.html Eastern UP gets railways attention via Varanasi][http://www.ptinews.com/news/8136844_New-train-between-Basti-Allahabad-launched.html New train between Basti-Allahabad launched]
Service
The 14231/Manwar Sangam Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 267 km in 6h 40m. The 14232/Manwar Sangam Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 267 km in 6h 40m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Sangam}}
- {{stnlnk|Pratapgarh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sultanpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Faizabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ayodhya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mankapur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Babhnan}}
- {{stnlnk|Basti}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :
- 2 AC Third
- 12 Sleeper
- 4 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Prayagraj Sangam to Basti and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/54552 14117/Manwar Sangam Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/54554 14118/Manwar Sangam Express]
{{Railways in Northern India}}
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Category:Trains from Prayagraj
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Railway services introduced in 2016
Category:Express trains in India
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